Embodiments of tree climbing sticks adapted to be secured to a tree and provide a tree climbing assist are provided. In one embodiment, for example, a tree climbing stick is provided including a retractable aider step. The retractable aider step is adapted to be extended from the tree climbing stick during use and at least partially retracted within the tree climbing stick for transport and storage. In another embodiment, a tree climbing stick is adapted to be stacked and nested with another tree climbing stick. In this embodiment, a clip of the tree climbing stick is adapted to engage a button of an adjacent tree climbing stick and standoffs of the tree climbing sticks are adapted to nest so that the tree climbing sticks can be stacked vertically without axially extending from each other.

A set of climbing sticks for use in climbing a tree includes a first climbing stick having a support bar, a top foot rung secured to the support bar, a bottom foot rung secured to the support bar, an upper brace secured to and extending from the support bar, a lower brace secured to and extending from the support bar, and a magnet attached to the support bar; and a second climbing stick having a support bar, a top foot rung secured to the support bar, a bottom foot rung secured to the support bar, an upper brace secured to and extending from the support bar, and a lower brace secured to and extending from the support bar; the second climbing stick secures to the first climbing stick via the first magnet.

A set of climbing sticks for use in climbing a tree includes a first climbing stick having a support bar, a top foot rung secured to the support bar, a bottom foot rung secured to the support bar, an upper brace secured to and extending from the support bar, a lower brace secured to and extending from the support bar, and a magnet attached to the support bar; and a second climbing stick having a support bar, a top foot rung secured to the support bar, a bottom foot rung secured to the support bar, an upper brace secured to and extending from the support bar, and a lower brace secured to and extending from the support bar; the second climbing stick secures to the first climbing stick via the first magnet.

A climbing stick system includes the first climbing stick and a second climbing stick. The first climbing stick includes a first step support having a cavity and a mouth leading to the cavity and first steps coupled to the first step support. The second climbing stick includes a second step support, second steps coupled to the second step support and a locking member having a head. One of the mouth and the locking member is rotatable between a locked position in which the head is locked within the cavity to retain the first climbing stick with respect to the second climbing stick and an unlocked position to facilitate separation of the first climbing stick and the second climbing stick.

A climbing stick system includes the first climbing stick and a second climbing stick. The first climbing stick includes a first step support having a cavity and a mouth leading to the cavity and first steps coupled to the first step support. The second climbing stick includes a second step support, second steps coupled to the second step support and a locking member having a head. One of the mouth and the locking member is rotatable between a locked position in which the head is locked within the cavity to retain the first climbing stick with respect to the second climbing stick and an unlocked position to facilitate separation of the first climbing stick and the second climbing stick.

The present invention is a universal stabilization apparatus which is functional for use with any type of extension ladder and can be easily manually attached/detached using only one hand of the worker. The apparatus is of simple construction, lightweight, portable, completely adjustable and attachable onto substantially any type of roof edge. The apparatus consists of only two elongated resilient members in combination and each have attachments thereon for securing the extension ladder when in use.

The present invention is a universal stabilization apparatus which is functional for use with any type of extension ladder and can be easily manually attached/detached using only one hand of the worker. The apparatus is of simple construction, lightweight, portable, completely adjustable and attachable onto substantially any type of roof edge. The apparatus consists of only two elongated resilient members in combination and each have attachments thereon for securing the extension ladder when in use.

Disclosed is a ladder assembly configured for being supported on narrow surfaces. The ladder assembly may include a receiving structure that is configured to receive a narrow structure such as a tree or pole, for safely leaning the ladder assembly against the narrow structure. The assembly may include an arm that is operable between an open and closed position for securing the narrow structure in the receiving structure. The assembly may include an anchor to secure the ladder to a proximal surface that supports the ladder.

A pole grab for use with a ladder, the pole grab including a base unit structured to attach between rails of the ladder such that the base unit can rotate between a stowed position and a deployed position, the base unit including at least one retractable latch mechanisms structured to extend and engage with at least one corresponding receiving point on at least one of the rails of the ladder to prevent rotation of the base unit and to retract and disengage with the at least one corresponding receiving point on the at least one of the rails of the ladder to allow rotation of the base unit, and an arm assembly attached to the base unit and including a pair of arms pivotally attached to corresponding pivot points spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other on the base unit, the pair of arms being structured to pivot between an open position and a closed position.

A pole grab for use with a ladder, the pole grab including a base unit structured to attach between rails of the ladder such that the base unit can rotate between a stowed position and a deployed position, the base unit including at least one retractable latch mechanisms structured to extend and engage with at least one corresponding receiving point on at least one of the rails of the ladder to prevent rotation of the base unit and to retract and disengage with the at least one corresponding receiving point on the at least one of the rails of the ladder to allow rotation of the base unit, and an arm assembly attached to the base unit and including a pair of arms pivotally attached to corresponding pivot points spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other on the base unit, the pair of arms being structured to pivot between an open position and a closed position.